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Detention Slip

"Once you're done with your journal we can start discussing your independent reading projects." Sarah announces to the class as she starts pulling her Christmas decorations off the walls.

"Ms. Paulson you got a tan." Monica notes.

"Oh did I?" Sarah looks down at her arms that are revealed by her quarter sleeve shirt.

"Looks good."

"Thank you, I went to visit my mom and dad in Florida."

"Riley, you got a tan too." Piper smirks.

"Yeah I went to california." I smile. "I was visiting your dad, still hadnt found the milk aisle."

"Oh shit." Someone whispers from the other side of the room.

"We're not doing this." Sarah says strictly.

"You're a whore!" Piper screams and points her finger in my direction.

"Thats what your dad likes to call me."

"Enough!" Sarah shouts. "I have had it with you guys and we're not doing this again this semester!"

"Ms. Paulson, I think that was very disrespectful of Riley and-"

"Monica just shut it and finish your journal." Sarah cut her off and shut her down.

Oh my god I can barely contain myself. Im going to start laughing so hard I have to cover my mouth. I sit with my hand there and try to finish my journal until Sarah places a paper on my desk.

"Sign the bottom." She says then walks over to Piper, handing her one too. "Sign the bottom."

On the top of the paper the words "Detention Slip" are typed in bold.

"A detention?" I accidentally say out loud.

"Journal." Sarah says and goes back behind her desk.

I'm pissed off and the class goes extra slow. Ive literally never gotten a detention before. EVER. And not I got on for sticking up for myself? Not to mention my fucking girlfriend gave it to me! What the hell? I'm so angry with her that I don't even go to her class for my aide hour. Instead I find myself standing outside Lily's office in guidance.

"Hey Ry, whats up?" She asks and motions me to come in. "You can close the door if you'd like."

I close it behind me and take a seat in front of her desk. I don't know what to say so I just sit there, avoiding eye contact. I let my eyes wonder around her office, taking in all the pictures and cheesy posters with quotes.

"What's going on?" She asks, leaning back in her chair.

"Ms. Paulson gave me a detention." I cross my arms over my chest.

"Why'd she do that?"

"I-" I'm about to answer but I get distracted by a picture on her desk. Ive seen this before. I grab it from its spot in the corner and look at it closer. Two young girls, one blond and one brunet, maybe about 14. The blond, I assume is Lily, has her arms wrapped around the other girl.

"Riley?"

I finally put it together and my heart drops. "You dated Sarah.." I state blandly.

"What?" Her eyebrows nit together in confusion.

"Sarah showed me this picture.. Why didn't either of you tell me?"

"Riley that was almost 20 years ago." She reaches for the frame but I pull it away.

Before I could think it through I fling open the door and behind it is Sarah, just about to knock.

"What are you-" I cut her off and shove the frame in her hands. "Riley what the hell?"

I strut quickly and my feet take me the the exit. I don't have my bag, keys, or anything but I just walk out. What is happening to me?

Sarah

"I'm sorry." Lily blirts.

I look at the photo and I feel my heart shatter. "She thinks I cheated on her. I know it."

"I should've taken that home after you guys started dating." Her voice is so quiet.

"No you shouldnt." I place it on her desk. "We're friends, I got you that picture like two years ago."

"She left the building didn't she?"

"Yeah." I rub my temples as my head starts to ache. "She cant keep doing this. I'm done with her constantly acting like this."

"Sarah she cant help it."

"What does that even mean?" I yell.

"She needs to go to therapy, have her medicine adjusted, or something because if she doesn't I'm gonna have to send her to a hospital."

"Lily." I protest.

"Sarah her behavior is so erratic and I dont think theres may other options."

"No."

"We've been talking about this for too long." My tears fall just as the end of class bell rings. "Do something Sarah."

"Im not her mom Lily jesus!" I yell as I walk out. "Fucking christ."

I manage to calm myself down enough to get through the rest of the day. I dont text Riley becuase I know she wont answer me anyway. As soon as school is over I grab my stuff and head home.

"Ry?" I whisper, entering the front door. Two bags are in front of the door, clothes spilling out. "Riley?" I yell louder and run up the stairs.

Shit. Shit.

"Baby?" The word falls from my lips as soon as I see her. Shes asleep on the bed, her blanket cuddled to her chest along with a framed picture of us. I can't help but fall onto the bed and pull her into my lap. "What do I do?"

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